Pruning privet in August
During the Spring shoot is very strong, the summer shoot remains a little weaker. As a result, you do not have to and must not prune the privet as much in August as in spring.
- Bring the privet into shape
- lightly thinning out
- Shorten the hedge
- leave some fruit stands
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What will be cut in August?
August is ideal for keeping the privet in shape. Cut off any shoots that interfere with the uniform picture. Thin out areas that are too dense. This prevents fungal infections.
You can... a Privet hedge now also shorten the height.
Don't forget to water
Privet sprouts again very quickly. For that he needs strength. Therefore, you must not forget to water the shrubs well after pruning. This is also necessary when the day is rainy. Make sure, however, that no waterlogging occurs.
Leave a few fruit clusters
The berries of the privet are a popular bird food. You should therefore leave a few fruit clusters to give the feathered friends in the garden some food.
Unfortunately, the fruits are slightly poisonous, but due to their bitter taste, they are not ideal for snacking. However, a risk of poisoning for small children cannot be ruled out.
Use cuttings for propagation
If there are shoots when pruning in August that are already lignified at the bottom, you can use them wonderfully Propagation of the privet use.
Prepare a planting site and just stick the wood into it. Then shorten the cuttings at the top. Water the offshoots well. Normally, new shoots should appear as early as next spring, which prove that roots have formed on the cuttings.
Tips
Privet is very easy to cut. You can't really go wrong with pruning. Choose a day when the sun isn't too strong so that brown spots don't form on the cuts.
